Let’s change consumption culture by sharing stories from around the world about living a more resource-efficient lifestyle. Home of the No-Waste Lifestyle. The No-Waste Lifestyle consists of eight steps: Reduce Reuse Refill, Less but better stuff, Durable not disposable, Get the Last Drop Use Products Up Completely, Make Products Last Longer, Repair and Repurpose, Respect Food, Share Rather than Own, Live Smarter Smaller and Closer, Live Simply, Live More Efficiently and Recycle or Compost and Influence Others.

Share, Swap, Borrow, Donate and Gift are strategies for the sharing economy for living more resource-efficiently, living better, saving money and building community.

WeHateToWaste is a global platform for individuals who are passionate about living a more resource efficient lifestyle, preventing waste, conserving saving natural resources like water, energy, fuel and food, and getting the most from the products we buy.

The site is a project of J. Ottman Consulting, New York City, pioneers and leaders in green marketing and sustainable consumption. It was founded by Jacquie Ottman, Jacquelyn Ottman, an internationally recognized expert in green marketing and author of The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding (Berrett-Koehler, 2011)

Tessa Cook and Sasha Celestial-One were both alarmed by how much food goes to waste. They decided to tackle this problem by leveraging technology. A food waste app was born. It lets you share extra food with your neighbors and other community members.

What could be more creative than repurposing ordinary objects for art projects in schools? That's the magic behind NYC's Materials for the Arts, a reuse center that puts used materials into the creative hands of young artists. Harriet Taub, the Executive Director of the organization, explains more.

Got regifts? Throw a party. The perfect time is after the holidays to chase away the dark days of January. That's what we did at WeHateToWaste. Read on to hear how it all went and get some ideas for your own Regift Party.

Did you know Green Moms inspired the 2014 NYC pilot composting program? Sustainability Coordinator, Jenny Prescott, started a composting program in her daughter's NYC public school. The waste-reducing results will inspire you - and an entire city.

Aiming for zero waste is a full time commitment for the Port of Portland (Oregon) Waste Minimization Team. Reusing unused office furniture and developing a central collection system for food donations are just two ways Grace Stainbeck and her team creatively reduce waste at the Portland International Airport.

Moving? Dan Ratner, Operations Manager at Asbury Park Jersey's MoveForHunger.org shows you how to turn a move to a new city into an opportunity to fight food waste and feed the hungry. It's a simple idea that makes a very big impact.